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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,292.81, 371,619.58 and 148,445.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,292.81, 371,619.58 and 148,445.31 is: 204,852.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,292.81 : 371,619.58 = 148,445.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,292.81/371,619.58 = 148,445.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,292.81x = 371,619.58 × 148,445.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,292.81x = 55,165,183,755.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,165,183,755.17/269,292.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,852.05

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